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Amy Reynolds, 25, boosted her salary to GBP £85,000 by 23 through banking apprenticeships and strategic career planning without a traditional university route.

Australian tech firms face a huge talent gap, seeking diverse hires with transferable skills to fill 1.2 million roles by 2030 amidst fierce competition.

A study shows 87% of New Zealand firms face AI-driven job changes, with entry-level hiring slowing and a growing focus on reskilling and AI training.

UK's e-learning platforms are embracing AI, with students keen to learn AI fundamentals and applications amid growing government focus on AI education.

Australian ex-serviceman Brett Earle’s shift to senior web developer highlights a surge in mid-career changes, amid rising demand for tech skills nationwide.

A new study finds ATS rarely auto-reject CVs; most recruiters manually review applications despite the 75% auto-reject myth circulating online.

AI is reshaping job hunting in 2025, helping candidates tailor CVs, prepare interviews and discover roles with more confidence and speed.

Kaseya forecasts AI risks, job cuts, and growth opportunities as managed service providers adapt to evolving tech, cybersecurity, and sustainability demands.

Nearly half of Australians now prioritise pay rises over flexibility, with job loyalty rising amid economic uncertainty and work stress in 2026.

A new recruitment platform, GoGetta, reveals 73% of New Zealand workers open to new roles, with flexibility now valued above career growth.

UK employers prioritise AI, coding, and digital skills for 2025 hires, with market analysis and operational tests surging sharply, says TestGorilla data.

The US, Switzerland, and UK lead in retaining soft power despite AI advances, thanks to culture, education, and scientific achievement, a global study finds.

Queensland's tech workforce is set to double by 2035, adding 200,000 jobs and boosting its AUD $15 billion contribution to the economy.

A survey shows 85.6% of UK job seekers regularly use AI tools like Huntr to tailor CVs and prepare for interviews in a digital job market.

Amid rising burnout, just 18% of Australian workers consider changing jobs, favouring stability over uncertainty, reveals new ELMO Software research.

Australian tech leaders report soaring demand for AI roles, with 92% seeking experts amid challenges like high salaries and talent shortages.

Sales and Marketing jobs top UK demand with 56 adverts per 1,000, overtaking IT roles that have seen a 41% drop in postings over three years.

Sales and marketing roles lead UK job demand with 78,214 adverts in May 2025, despite a 7.5% drop in relative demand since 2022, ONS data shows.

Top performers are quitting as career progression stalls and fears over AI strategies grow, causing rising talent drain across all industries globally.

Cloudflare will recruit 1,111 interns globally in 2026, expanding its programme to support students with hands-on tech experience and mentorship worldwide.